Paella

Description:
Could be considered a one meal dish--as it is complete with rice, seafoods, meat, vegetables, etc. This is a very satisfying meal when done correctly.

Ingredients:
1/4 k. squid cut into3 pcs. per squid
1/4 k. medium sized shrimps unshelled
1/4 k. clams,washed and cleaned
1/4 k. mussels (optional)
1/2 k. chicken cut into serving pieces
1/2 k. pork cut into medium size cubes
1/4 k. crabs - cut in half, remove claws if you prefer
1 chorizo de bilbao (no substitution, please)
4 slices ham - cut into 1/2" slice
2 green peppers, thick slices
2 red peppers, thick slices
1/4 k. beans, cut into 1/4" size
1/2 cup. green peas (frozen)
1 can tomato paste (8 oz. can)
2 tsps saffron powder
8 cups rice (pref. long-grain)
1/2 c. olive oil
1 c. chopped onions
minced garlic (the more, the better - around 2 tbsps
10 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper
seasonings of your choice

Directions:
-Saute onions and garlic
-Add sliced porik, chicken, chorizo and ham
-Simmer for 6 minues and then add the chicken broth and
tomato paste
-Let boil, and season with salt (around 1/2 tsp and 1/2 tsp pepper)
-When boiling, add the crabs, clams, shrimps and squid
-Boil for another 10-15 minutes until meat is almost tender
-Then add rice, saffron, green pepper and beans
-Simmer for 20 mins or until rice is cooked
-Lastly when cooked, add the frozen peas
-Season to taste.

Garnish with hardboiled sliced eggs upon serving.